Action alert: Puppy Protection Act
Animal shelters often bear the burden when puppy mills are shuttered or when sick puppy mill dogs are sold to to community members. After puppy mill rescues, shelters and rescues may harbor dozens or even hundreds of animals during long court cases. And when ailing puppy mill dogs are surrendered to shelters, organizations might bear the financial burden for costly genetic illnesses, and other dogs might be exposed to highly contagious illnesses known to spread in crowded conditions like puppy mills.
The Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) will require improved standards of care for puppies and dogs at USDA-licensed breeding facilities that sell to pet stores, brokers and online by requiring outdoor access, daily socialization, better protection from harsh weather, twice-daily feeding and professional veterinary care. It will also require breeders to attempt to find homes for retired breeding dogs by offering them to shelters, rescues or individuals rather than destroying them.
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Complete the form below to show your organization supports the Puppy Protection Act. Note that this form is intended for organizations and not for individuals. Individuals who would like to pledge their support can complete this form on humanesociety.org.
